Sweet Pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia)
Sweet Pepperbush is a deciduous shrub that may grow to 5 to 10 feet. The leaves are alternate with a finely toothed margin. The bark is gray and loosely striped. Small, white flowers occurring in dense clusters on long 3- to 6-inch terminal spikes mature in late summer. The shrub produces a brown, dry capsule that matures in the fall.
WildlifeHummingbirds and butterflies nectar at the blooms. Seeds are eaten by birds.
| Plant Type |
Shrub |
| Leaf Type |
Deciduous |
| Deer Resistance |
Moderate |
| Regions |
Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
| Light |
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade, Full Shade |
| Soil |
Wet, Moist |
| Bloom Times |
Summer, Late Summer |
| Seed Times |
Fall |
| Wildlife Value |
Seed or Nut, Hummingbird Nectar, Butterfly/Insect Nectar |
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